Ajax 2-1 Feyenoord Player Ratings: Kenneth Taylor wins at the death for Ajax with cool finish
Ajax hosted Feyenoord at the Johan Cruyff Arena in the Eredivisie on Sunday, February 2 and secured a last-gasp 2-1 win against their rivals.
The hosts got off to a great start as Brian Brobbey put them a goal to the good after 37 minutes of play. There was a lengthy check, but the goal eventually stood as Ajax carried a slender one-goal lead into the break.
Quinten Timber made things interesting in the second half as he brought Feyenoord level with 67 minutes on the clock, followed by Wout Weghorst missed a penalty for Ajax. The hosts’ blushes were saved in stoppage time as Kenneth Taylor scored a 94th-minute winner.
On that note, let’s take a look at the Ajax vs Feyenoord player ratings.
Ajax Player Ratings vs Feyenoord
Goalkeeper
Remko Pasveer – 7.5/10
Pasveer made five good stops and also played five long balls in a solid performance in goal for Ajax.
Defenders
Anton Gaaei – 7/10
Gaaei had a good game as he won two duels, made two clearances and one interception, and also provided an assist.
Josip Sutalo – 7/10
He won four duels in defence, making five clearances, one block and one interception as well.
Youri Baas – 7/10
Baas won seven duels in defence, making seven clearances and two interceptions.
Jorrel Hato – 6.5/10
Hato played the entire game and was also booked for a silly foul.
Midfielders
Davy Klaasen – 6.5/10
He passed the ball with perfect accuracy and also won one duel in a decent midfield outing.
Jordan Henderson – 7/10
The Ajax skipper won eight duels in midfield, played two key passes and also created one big chance to score.
Kenneth Taylor – 7/10
He scored the all-important goal in second-half stoppage time to secure all three points for Ajax.
Forwards
Bertrand Traore – 7/10
Traore played one key pass and won five duels in a good performance on the right flank.
Brian Brobbey – 7/10
Brobbey had a good game as he scored his team’s first goal in the first half.
Steven Berghuis – 7.5/10
Berghuis attempted two shots, with one on target. He also played one key pass and won one duel.
Substitutes
Wout Weghorst – 6/10
He replaced Brobbey at half-time but missed a penalty in the second half.
Kian Fitz-Jim – 6/10
He replaced Klaasen and put in a subpar performance in midfield.
Youri Regeer – 6.5/10
He replaced Berghuis and failed to make an impact on the match.
Christian Kjelder Rasmussen – 6.5/10
He replaced Traore in the second half but could not make an impact.
Daniele Rugani – N/A
He played less than 10 minutes and does not warrant a rating.
Manager
Francesco Farioli – 7.5/10
He set his team up well and secured a crucial last-ditch win for Ajax.
Feyenoord Player Ratings vs Ajax
Goalkeeper
Timon Wellenreuther – 8/10
He made five saves in goal for Feyenoord and also played four long balls in a solid performance. He also saved a penalty to deny Weghorst.
Defenders
Bart Nieuwkoop – 6.5/10
He had a subpar game on the right side of defence and was dispossessed 10 times.
Gernot Trauner – 7/10
He won three duels, making six clearances, three blocks and two interceptions. He also played one key pass.
David Hancko – 5.5/10
He had a game to forget as he won just six of 14 duels, was dispossessed eight times and also conceded a penalty.
Hugo Bueno – 7/10
He won seven duels in defence, making three clearances and one interception. He also played two key passes.
Midfielders
Antoni Milambo – 6.5/10
He had a decent game in midfield for Feyenoord but was subbed off in the second half.
In-Beom Hwang – 6.5/10
Hwang dictated the tempo of his team’s play with 89% passing accuracy. He also won four duels and made two interceptions.
Jakub Moder – 6.5/10
He put in a decent performance in midfield for his team.
Forwards
Anis Hadj Moussa – 6.5/10
He attempted two shots but failed to test the goalkeeper. However, he did win five duels.
Ayase Ueda – 6.5/10
He provided one assist but could not make much of an impact apart from that contribution.
Igor Paixao – 7/10
Paixao had a great game as he played one key pass, won eight duels and also completed four dribbles past opponents.
Substitutes
Givairo Read – 6.5/10
He replaced Nieuwkoop but failed to make an impact on the game.
Quinten Timber – 8/10
He came on and scored a goal for Feyenoord. He also won all five of his duels and made one interception.
Quilindschy Hartman, Gjivai Zechiel & Julian Carranza – N/A
They played less than 10 minutes apiece and do not warrant a rating.
Manager
Brian Priske – 6.5/10
His team started the game well but could not regroup after falling behind in the first half.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q. What was the result of Ajax vs Feyenoord?
A. Ajax 2-1 Feyenoord.
Q. When was Ajax vs Feyenoord?
A. Ajax hosted Feyenoord on Sunday, February 2 at 1:30 PM GMT.
Q. Who was the man of the match in Ajax vs Feyenoord?
A. Quinten Timber of Feyenoord was the man of the match.
Q. Who was the worst performer in Ajax vs Feyenoord?
A. Wout Weghorst of Ajax was the worst performer.